Composition for Encin 200mg Tablet

Primarily used for

Medicine Overview of Encin Tablet

Uses of Encin Tablet

Encin 200mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

Side effects of Encin Tablet

Common

Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

How to use Encin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Encin 200mg Tablet at a fixed time.

How Encin Tablet works

Encin 200mg tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting the DNA replication.

In Depth Information on Encin Tablet

Expert advice for Encin Tablet

Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.

Never take an antibiotic for a viral infection like a cold or the flu.

Can lead to nausea and diarrhoea frequently. If this becomes severe or persistent or you notice that your stool contains blood or mucus you should stop taking Encin immediately and consult your doctor. You should not take medicines to stop or slow diarrhoea.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with epilepsy, kidney or heart diseases.

Warnings

Special precautions for Encin 200mg Tablet

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Encin 200mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

CAUTION

Encin 200mg Tablet is probably usafe to use during lactation

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Limited human data suggests that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Frequently asked questions for Encin 200mg Tablet

Frequently asked questions for Ofloxacin

Encin is used to treat bacterial infections of the kidneys or bladder (urinary tract), chest or lungs, male or female sex organs (genital tract) which include gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection that can affect both men and women, and skin and soft tissue infections.

Encin does not affect birth control. No interactions have been seen when Encin is used with contraceptive pills. However, always talk to your doctor if you are asked to take any medicines when you are also taking birth control pills.

Yes, Encin does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.

Q. Can I take Encin with paracetamol?

Encin can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Encin with ibuprofen?

Encin when taken with Ibuprofen, can increase the risk of some side effects. There are a few reports of seizures or fits when these ibuprofen has been taken with Encin. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.